New and Old

Just a little look at how far we have come... hahah love this

Happy Friday

Love...

"It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages." -- Friedrich Nietzsche

Story

College is coming to an end. It's crazy and scary, yet exciting.

So for now, I am holding on to this place and making more of these memories.

Tonight, we went on a GUYRAD. (Loma language for Get Your Roomate A Date). Naturally, Peter took me. Smores, bonfire, talking, playing in the water.

It is inevitable. Most of these people I will never see again after I walk through that Greek. For now, I am holding on to them and soaking up every bit of their story.

Little Miss

Look who I got to play with today

Miss Bailey Beeman

Day 1: Cab, bus, walk, hitch hike...

Headed out of the hostel early this morning to jump on a cab, run to a bus, ride the bus for four hours. This may sound like but I enjoyed the chance to sit back and ride the city bus with the Ticos. Some headed to work, some were going to see family.

We got to the QERC station (below) where we are staying. I see kids that live along the side bank and I am sure by the end, I will be playing with them. For now, I am off to explore. For the next few days, there will be hikes, waterfalls, catching animals, night hikes, delicious food, people, Spanish, and so many adventures with Peter.

Arrival...

Well after a long wait in San Diego, a sleepover in the beautiful LA airport, first class to Florida, a long wait in Florida, I am here.

Heredia, Costa Rica..

Let the Adventures begin!

Off to Central America

I'm heading off today to Central America in the land of Costa Rica.

I am there to see what Peter saw, did, how he lived, the people he met, and the place he fell in love with.

I am there to see the country of people besides my own. To dive deeply into the things that are way different than home.

The food.

The weather.

The pace of life.

I am there to sit still in that big large forest and see God's fingerprints everywhere.

I am there to see and I can't wait...

Pictures soon

Quirky

Today I was driving home from my brother's birthday dinner. That's right he turned 16 and got his license... :)

Happy Birthday to him!!!!

Anyways, I started thinking about all of the fun games I play in my head that no one ever gets to experience. I thought I would share a few...

1. I constantly see if it is possible for me to get ready in the morning completely head to toe. It is harder then it sounds.

2. Hanging my hand out the window and try to play my air-piano to whatever music is on. (Disclaimer: I do not know how to play the piano, so this is all off instinct lol)

3. I try to count and memorize the amount of steps needed to get a place. If I can remember and it is exactly the same that time, I feel as though I earned a few gold scores. I swear there is a score board in my head somewhere.

4. I try to get the same amount of steps between every crack in the sidewalk. Sometimes this results in one large step or a little step and then I feel bad that I cheated myself.

5. I try to match the exact speed with any slow car next to me on Mast (as in the speed limit slow) just the speeders behind us can not get through. It feels good to help a fellow citizen follow the rules:)

6. I giggle when a really tall person turns around and completely does not see me until they end up running into me. For some reason this does not bother me, but I actually get a huge kick out of it. Common occurrence in the Caf might I add.

Those are just a few of my games. I don't know why but they are like brain candy. I feel so good up in their after a round of one of these.

It's almost Friday...Hang in there folks and maybe try a little brain game or two. A secret hidden game that you play with yourself.

Bieber Birthday

Just wishing Justin Bieber a happy 17th birthday :)

Check out Usher's Happy Birthday surprise to the Biebster

Fantastic Finds

1. My mom sent me this picture today. It's my sister Heather and I. I miss being a little kid. I

love seeing how we were best buddies then :)

2. I saw these in the store today. Coconut M&M's! So good...It should definitely be on your to-do list to try these suckers

Happy Monday

Fantasy

I am looking ahead at all I have to do this week (it's midterm week).

I am stressed worried and already feeling the future exhaustion to come.

So for now, I imagine myself on this porch (is it beautiful or what?) with nothing but a simple sky and a rocking chair.

No worries.

No exams.

No due dates.

Just me, my bible, some crocheting, Sudoku and a nice cup of tea.

There are a few extra seats...

Anyone need to join? :)

Tony Bologna

It's his birthday today. :) This is Tony, my dad. He's an amazing man with a large sense of humor and heart that loves God.

I love watching his drive and all the things I have learned from him.

When I see ways I am like him, I smile.

So Happy birthday to the best dad around. I hope it rocks your socks off :)

Track.Spikes.PB&J.Snow.Cold.Fun

Photo: Angie Afman

It's officially track season.

Meet #1: in the books!

As much as I love cross country more then track, there is nothing like a track meet.

The later bus rides.

The very large team.

Everyone is good at different things.

I never cease to be amazed by the relays...Especially the hand offs and Sarah Laine.

The hours of waiting for your event.

and we are just getting started. Hope you had a happy Saturday.

Dreamy

Art: Anna Lazaro

Don't you love this picture?

It's dreamy...

I found it on Bethany Joy Galeotti's blog.

Check out her blog and her brand new baby girl!

Happy Weekend

Here's a cute little baby my sister did a shoot of just to make your Friday a little sweeter:) I kind of feel like him now. Just pooped.

Happy weekend!

Fears that Confirm

Tonight, I was afraid.

It was an orientation night for my teaching credential and master's work. Throughout the day, I was feeling exhausted, busy, and like this was the LAST thing that I wanted to do tonight.

Naturally, I began to make excuses. "Well, maybe I could just not go because they didn't say it was mandatory". You know how it goes.

As I started to get ready, I became overwhelmed with so many fears.

Fear #1: that they would not take me seriously. They would take one look at me, say I was way too young, after all, she is only 20. Then they would move on to the next person to focus their attention to. I would be the one they thought could never do this.

Fear #2: I know this sounds silly, but being little (4' 11" to be exact), sometimes you feel like you have to work a little harder than others in order to gain the same respect from others when you first meet them. You have to give a little extra attention to proving yourself. Well this was one of those times and fear was in full force and was coming at me faster then a freight train. I was too little and once again, a worry that these people would not respect me and believe in me.

Fear #3: I don't know where it is, therefore, I may get lost. If you don't know me, this may not seem like a big deal. I have this outrageous trend of getting lost and especially during the dark. Another fear. Another hurdle.

I ran around my room quickly trying to get ready and I was so frustrated that the event was going on and I could only think of all of the other things I could be doing. Homework. Reading. Sleeping.

I soon came to realize that these thoughts, doubts, and fears were nothing but Satan trying to keep me from going. Immediately, I was angry at the amount of power and misdirection he can cause, and that I allow in, but after a little while, I felt so confirmed that the love I have for kids is something God wants me to use.

This night was supposed to be a step towards the beginning of the next step that brings me to where I want to be. Kids. I want to love on them. I want to laugh with them. I want to tell them it is okay when they are scared. I want to dry there tears when they don't feel loved or just not feeling up to par. I want to tell them they are beautiful and see those little smiles when they hear it. I want to see them learn. I want to see those contorted faces as they try to figure something out or try something new. I want to talk to them and hear what they think about with each other. I want to hear what they imagine and I want to hear what they want to be. I have this deep desire for it.

Satan did not want it and he was ready and waiting to feed me the lies that are so easy to believe.

Tonight, there was an attempt to stop this, but I feel so confirmed that God wants me here. He wants me stepping towards these kids. He wants to feed love to these kids through me.

You know what else I realized. Maybe my doubts about my height and smallness are so silly because maybe God made me just that way on purpose. People often tell me that I will blend in with the kids when I am the teacher. Maybe that is exactly what he wants. Did he not himself become a part of the broken and the children and work to learn from them? I believe so.

So today I stand with doubts behind me and ecstatic to push forward.

I can not wait to blend in with the children.

Matthew 19:4 "For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children. .... become likelittle children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven"

Brother Time

Tonight, I hung out with my brother while he played and sang guitar. He is pretty good. He also took the time to teach me a Bieber song. I love this kid. :)

He even gets his license next week.

Costa Rica

Peter headed back here today.

Costa Rica.

Last time he left, I was scared and didn't know what to expect with that long distance relationship for five months.

This time was different.

3 weeks.

The best part: Week #3 I get to join him

I can not wait to see this place he loves.

Bieber Fever

This weekend, my sister and I watched Maddi while my parents had a little adventure. Maddi and I decided to hang out by going to the movies. Naturally, as an 8 year old girl would do (okay I influenced the decision to), we went to see Justin Bieber's Never Say Never.

All I can say...

You won't be disappointed.

Jeff and Jer

They are now on Kyxy 96.5....

But they are back and I am stoked

When I listen, I immediately travel back to elementary school and drives in the morning with my mom.

I LOVE IT :)

Welcome back Jeff and Jer

Super Bowl Sunday

It's the big day...

Who you rooting for?

I AM MORE INTO THE FOOD:)

Happy

Arrowhead with the family this weekend...

AND IT SNOWED :)

Happy Winter

Little Niche

I love running. Most of all, I love the small little running community.

Today at my school I was walking back from class and saw two people running on our track. They looked fast, so I decided to time them. They WERE FAST!

I got back to my room and got a text that it was Kara Goucher!!!

ON OUR TRACK.

A group of my teammates went down and watched her do her 12 800's.

Did I mention she has a 6 month old baby!!!

You could never guess by those abs..

She was so sweet and eager to talk to us

ENcouraging Quote straight out of her mouth: "You can never expect it to be easy. It's always going to be hard"

I am sure we will be seeing more of Kara next year in the Olympics.

Yes

I made it to 100 pounds...

I am stoked

It start's Tonight

I surprised Peter with Toby Mac tickets.

We ran into him before:)

I took a creeper picture!

Hikes

Nothing like a Torrey Pines Hike with the family on your day off. Thank you God for this family and this beautiful place you have created

DUCKS

It's the Oregon game tonight...

Mike, Peter's dad, is stoked.

Naturally, he is decked in yellow and green head to toe, duck cookies, cancelled bible study, and a party instead.

SO I'll grab my fairweather spirit and help cheer them on.

HERE's to the DUCKS!

The Greek

School starts in the morning. I am excited but nervous. It is my last semester of college. I am done complete. Finished. Well almost at least.

Here's where I am headed...

SEE YOU AT The Greek!!!

new year

I took a long break for finals and the new year. Here's what's happened:

1. Finals ...pulled off straight A's

2. Spending lots of time with family aunts cousins grandparents

3. Got a droid

4. Christmas and a new year with a crisp fresh start

5. Organized my room

6.made thousands of Jamba Juice smoothies:)

I have one week left of break. I can not wait for my last semester and to see whats ahead.

What are you looking forward to this new year?

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